As a live streamer, you understand the importance of finding the perfect soundtrack for your content. Background music can set the mood, engage your audience, and keep your stream lively. However, navigating the world of music licensing and copyright laws can be a headache. To help you find the best royalty-free music for your streams, we’ve compiled a list of top sources that offer a range of high-quality tracks to fit your needs.

YouTube Audio Library

The YouTube Audio Library is a free resource offered by the platform that provides a vast selection of royalty-free music tracks and sound effects. Creators can use these tracks in their live streams and uploaded videos without worrying about copyright issues. The library is continuously updated and offers various genres, moods, and durations to fit your streaming needs.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary

Twitch Soundtrack

Twitch Soundtrack is a dedicated music library designed specifically for Twitch streamers. Featuring a wide range of music from independent artists and labels, Twitch Soundtrack ensures that you stay compliant with copyright laws while adding a professional touch to your live stream. This service is integrated directly into Twitch and is available to all users.

Link: https://www.twitch.tv/soundtrack

Pretzel

This one is my personal favourite and comes as a desktop app that you run in the background on your PC.

It requires you to have a Twitch account in order to login, but most of you probably will have one, even if you’re not a twitch streamer.

There’s loads of different categories and genres so you can easily find a playlist to suit the mood of your stream and there’s the option to toggle on Youtube safe or not for those of you streaming on Youtube or planning to upload your VODs to Youtube afterwards.

Link: https://www.pretzel.rocks

StreamBeats by Harris Heller

Created by popular streamer and content creator Harris Heller, StreamBeats is a growing collection of royalty-free music tracks that are perfect for streaming. StreamBeats offers various genres, including lo-fi, EDM, and synthwave, ensuring that you’ll find the perfect tunes to match your stream’s vibe. All StreamBeats tracks are available on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, making it easy to integrate into your streaming setup.

Link: https://www.streambeats.com/

Incompetech by Kevin MacLeod

Kevin MacLeod’s Incompetech is an extensive library of royalty-free music that has been used by many creators for years. With a wide range of genres and styles, you’re sure to find tracks that fit your streaming needs. All music on Incompetech is available for free under a Creative Commons license, provided you give credit to the artist.

Link: https://incompetech.com/

Epidemic Sound

Epidemic Sound is a popular subscription-based music library that offers thousands of high-quality, royalty-free tracks and sound effects. With plans designed specifically for creators, you’ll have access to an extensive selection of music to elevate your live streams. While Epidemic Sound requires a subscription, its vast library and ease of use make it a worthwhile investment for many streamers.

Link: https://www.epidemicsound.com/

Bensound

Bensound offers a variety of royalty-free music tracks composed by Benjamin Tissot. This library features a range of genres like acoustic, electronic, and cinematic tracks. You can use Bensound’s music for free by crediting the artist, or purchase a subscription for more licensing options and unrestricted access.

Link: https://www.bensound.com/

NoCopyrightSounds (NCS)

NoCopyrightSounds is a YouTube channel and record label that offers royalty-free electronic dance music. NCS releases can be used by creators for streaming and other content without worrying about copyright strikes, as long as the artist is credited. With a focus on electronic music, NCS is perfect for streamers looking to add an energetic vibe to their broadcasts.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/NoCopyrightSounds

Finding the right royalty-free music for your live streams can make a world of difference in engaging your audience and maintaining a professional appearance.

These sources offer a variety of options, from free libraries to subscription-based services.

My name is Peter and I've been a streamer on both Twitch and Youtube for a number of years.
Mostly streaming Fifa or FPS games, I've learned as much as I can about improving my streaming setup to give me the best possible output for my audience.
During the day I work as a digital marketer helping businesses improve their presence and grow an audience which helps me in streaming to do the same.